Unit 6: Exporting and Portfolio

Students will navigate the Adobe Premiere Pro Export Mode to create high-quality files for specific platforms and build a digital portfolio using Adobe Portfolio or Behance.

Understanding Formats & Codecs
Not all video files are created equal. Students must choose the right "container" for the job.
H.264 (MP4): The industry standard for web (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok). It offers the best balance between small file size and high visual quality.
HEVC (H.265): The successor to H.264, offering even smaller files at higher resolutions (4K/8K), though it requires more processing power to play.
ProRes: A "lossless" format used for professional broadcast or archiving. These files are massive but retain every bit of visual data

1. Mark the Range: Set In and Out points to cover only the edited portion of your final project.
2. Export for Web: Export one version using the H.264 Match Source - High Bitrate preset.
3. Export for Social: Export a second version cropped for Vertical (9:16) using the Auto Reframe tool if necessary.
4. Portfolio Upload: Upload the final .mp4 to your personal portfolio page and include a 3-sentence description of the project's goal.